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My favourite not-to-be-missed bars in Edinburgh

  • 27. März 2018
My favourite not-to-be-missed bars in Edinburgh

I am counting down the days until my flight to Edinburgh to revisit its great bar scene. The main reason for this visit is the four day Tales on Tour festival where educational seminars, tastings and big celebrations will take place. The event is from 7th to 10th April. 

In preparation for your bar visits here are my
favourite six not-to-be-missed bars.

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